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title: "Commercial Assurance Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca27dce3-e3ca-40c9-9e34-15baf71b0fd0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HS2"
published: "2023-03-30"
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# Commercial Assurance Service

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca27dce3-e3ca-40c9-9e34-15baf71b0fd0

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## Summary

The UK's High Speed Two (HS2) has recently awarded a contract for the Commercial Assurance Service. This service involves legal support for assuring compliance with the programme's requirements. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6240 framework agreement. The contract value is £788,960 GBP, and the contract period is set from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025, providing ample time for service provision.

This award presents an opportunity for legal service providers, especially those experienced in providing progressive assurance. The contract is part of the services category, creating opportunities for legal firms looking to work with large infrastructure projects like HS2. The contract's start date is imminent, allowing for quick integration and gearing up for future legal service delivery.

## Notice

Contract award of the Commercial Assurance Service, which will provide legal services in respect of progressive assurance to HS2 Ltd on the requirements of the programme. The Contract was awarded using the Crown Commercial Services RM6240: Public Sector Legal Services Framework Agreement under Lot 1a.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37f5de9-e4a5-4fc4-a8f4-7803dd69a17d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £788,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £788,960 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B90 2DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | Shirley West |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHARPE PRITCHARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2023 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37f5de9-e4a5-4fc4-a8f4-7803dd69a17d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37f5de9-e4a5-4fc4-a8f4-7803dd69a17d
  30th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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